Choose Bus Simulator 16
Choose Bus Simulator 16 if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bus Simulator 16 launched in 2016.
Bus Simulator 16 vs Fernbus Simulator
Bus Simulator 16 and Fernbus Simulator both land in Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Simulation games on Steam. Both released in 2016. Fernbus Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (64.8% positive) than Bus Simulator 16 (63.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Fernbus Simulator
Choose Fernbus Simulator if you want a Casual game with Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 1,396 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Bus Simulator 16 and Fernbus Simulator sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (63.2% vs 64.8% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Bus Simulator 16 |  Fernbus Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 63.2% positive (729 reviews) | 64.8% positive (1,396 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | stillalive studios | TML-Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Both released in 2016.
- Fernbus Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (64.8% positive) than Bus Simulator 16 (63.2% positive).
- Bus Simulator 16 is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Fernbus Simulator (9.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Bus Simulator 16 vs Fernbus Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, Bus Simulator 16 or Fernbus Simulator?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Bus Simulator 16 sits at 63.2% positive (729 reviews), Fernbus Simulator at 64.8% (1,396). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Are Bus Simulator 16 and Fernbus Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Fernbus Simulator have multiplayer like Bus Simulator 16?
- No. Bus Simulator 16 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Fernbus Simulator is listed as single-player only.